Police said the vehicles used matched the description of those used in other GameStop burglaries.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have released video of the thieves who broke into a GameStop in Cordova Wednesday morning. Investigators are connecting them to other game store burglaries.
The Memphis Police Department arrived at the scene Dec. 6 around 4:30 a.m. in the 400 block of North Germantown Parkway, where they saw eight suspects escaping in four vehicles, driving south on Germantown Parkway. Officers then saw them heading west on Walnut Grove.
Officers later found an abandoned car on Farm Road and Walnut Grove, containing video games and consoles. Police said the car matched the description of one of the four vehicles. It also matched the description of a car used in a past GameStop burglary on Park Avenue.
Police said video footage captured the eight men forcing their way into the building at 4:26 a.m. and stealing video games, consoles, and controllers.
Seven thieves wore dark clothes while one wore gray clothing.
The vehicles were a white Audi SUV, black Infiniti sedan, gray Hyundai sedan, and white sedan, according to police, who said the vehicles matched the description of those used in the burglary of a GameStop in Bartlett as well.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
Business Burglary
Game Stop
465 North Germantown Parkway
Report #2312022050ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On December 6, 2023, at 4:31 a.m., officers responded to a prowler call at Game Stop at 465 Germantown Parkway. Officers observed video that showed 8 suspects exit 4 vehicles. The suspects broke the front door and gained entry to the store. Once inside, the suspects took game consoles and accessories.
No arrests have been made. This is an ongoing investigation. The video is attached.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous. You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you can review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime. You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for "P3 Tips". If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Thursday, December 7, 2023
